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A U.S. Army soldier, left, returns fire while other soldiers, Afghan National army soldiers, and detainees seek cover during a firefight with enemy forces in Shekhabad Valley, Wardak province, Afghanistan, Aug. 9, 2010. The soldiers are assigned to the 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team.

FIRE FIGHT

A U.S. Army soldier, left, returns fire while other soldiers, Afghan National army soldiers, and detainees seek cover during a firefight with enemy forces in Shekhabad Valley, Wardak province, Afghanistan, Aug. 9, 2010. The soldiers are assigned to the 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team.

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